A modern, holistic operating system for building a high performing sales function.
The S.P.E.A.R. Sales Compass is built around five core pillars Strategy, Planning, Engagement, Assist and Refinement - each supported by a specialised sub-framework that makes the pillar practical, measurable and repeatable.
1. STRATEGY — Set Direction & Define How You Win
Sub-System: G.R.I.P. Model™
Clarifies who you target, what you offer and how you compete.
- G — Goals: commercial priorities and targets
- R — Resources: capabilities, skills, tools, budget
- I — Ideal Client Profile: your best-fit, highest-value customers
- P — Propositions: compelling, differentiated value messaging
A strong Strategy ensures your team focuses only on opportunities you can win and deliver brilliantly.
2. PLAN — Build the Sales Engine
Sub-System: S.P.R.I.N.G. Management System™
Creates the structure, processes and management rhythm needed for consistent performance.
- S — Structure: team design and role clarity
- P — Process: standardised workflows and sales steps
- R — Recruitment: hiring and onboarding the right people
- I — Incentives: motivational reward systems
- N — Nurture: coaching, development, and capability growth
- G — Governance: KPIs, reviews, and accountability cadence
Planning removes chaos and replaces it with predictable, scalable performance.
3. ENGAGE — Execute a Consistent, High-Quality Sales Motion
Sub-System: P.L.A.N.N.E.D. Pursuit Playbook™
A proven, repeatable method for progressing deals from first contact to successful delivery.
- P — Prepare: understand targets, value, pitch
- L — Lead Generation: create meaningful engagement
- A — Assess: qualify rigorously
- N — Nurture: build trust and momentum
- N — Negotiate: create win-win outcomes
- E — Execute: close cleanly and confidently
- D — Deliver: hand over smoothly and grow the account
Engage turns “every deal is different” into a predictable, controllable process.
4. ASSIST — Equip Your Team to Perform at Their Best
Sub-System: T.A.C.T. Toolkit™
Modern sales enablement that provides the tools, coaching, content and technology sellers need.
- T — Technology: CRM, AI, automation, sales tools
- A — Assets: playbooks, battlecards, messaging, templates
- C — Coaching: skills, performance & mindset development
- T — Techniques: practical, proven sales methodologies
Assist empowers salespeople with everything they need to sell effectively, confidently and consistently.
5. REFINE — Orchestrate, Measure & Continuously Improve
Sub-System: L.O.O.P. Feedback Cycle™
The engine that drives ongoing improvement and cross-functional alignment.
- L — Learn: insights from wins, losses, and data
- O — Orchestrate: alignment across sales, marketing, delivery
- O — Optimise: refine processes, messaging, tools, assets
- P — Progress: measure KPIs and performance improvements
Refine ensures the entire system gets smarter and stronger every month.
⭐ The Outcome: A Complete, Modern Sales Function
When all five pillars work together, businesses achieve:
- Higher win rates
- Bigger contract values
- Shorter sales cycles
- More (and better) qualified opportunities
- Predictable, scalable revenue growth
SPEAR transforms selling from inconsistent effort into a unified, high-performing, commercial function.

